you're completely twisting what I said. I was specifically talking about fast food and similar jobs that START at minimum wage, and it's just that, a STARTING POINT. Promotion doesn't mean going straight to management, there are steps in between. One can work harder, get training and move up. Hell just staying in the FF realm one can move up and buy a franchise fairly easily if they plan and save properly, becoming one of those "evil rich business owners". It happens ALL. THE. TIME.

I'd say that it happens regularly, but as a percentage it would be rare.

I have had the same cashiers at Walgreens for the last ten to fifteen years. You know why? Because Walgreens has health insurance. These women work there, a job that requires you to stand whether it is necessary or not, with aching backs and feet, because they need health insurance.